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DoJ DAC 13/24 FSNI - NI DNA Administration System

Forensic Science Northern Ireland

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21 Aug 2024 at 17:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice (DoJ) through Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) has completed the procurement process for the "NI DNA Administration System". Under this Direct Award Contract, FSNI will oversee the DNA management system integral to the NI DNA Intelligence Database, which supports DNA profiling services on behalf of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and covers regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 21st August 2024. The method utilised was a limited, negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice due to specific technical and intellectual property requirements, ensuring the unique needs of FSNI were met.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly suited for niche IT service providers with expertise in DNA profiling systems, bespoke software development, and ongoing maintenance services. The specialised nature of the contract suggests an absence of competition due to technical constraints, making it ideal for established businesses with proven capabilities in managing and maintaining complex, proprietary DNA databases. Companies seeking to integrate into public service applications, especially those providing high-security technology solutions, will find such tenders beneficial for long-term collaboration and service enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoJ DAC 13/24 FSNI - NI DNA Administration System

Notice Description

This Direct Award Contract is to cover the DNA management system of which the NI DNA Intelligence Database is a component part. It is managed and operated by FSNI and Agency of the Department of Justice, on behalf of the PSNI. It is a bespoke and key component of FSNIs DNA profiling service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Direct Award Contract is to cover the DNA management system of which the NI DNA Intelligence Database is a component part. It is managed and operated by FSNI and Agency of the Department of Justice, on behalf of the PSNI. It is a bespoke and key component of FSNIs DNA profiling service.

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded in accordance with the following derogations under the regulations: I. Where competition is absent for technical reasons (regulation 32(2)(b)(ii); II. For reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights (reg32(2)(b) iii) but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The Supplier has a developed position on IPR specific to the client and are the sole provider until a replacement system can be procured. The DAC will allow for ongoing maintenance, service development and ensure ongoing availability and functionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026751-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forensic Science Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Information withheld for security reasons

Further Information

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